Tuberculosis cases in Latvia
Latvia: Tuberculosis cases was 390 cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis cases in Latvia, 2000–2024
Source: WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tuberculosis cases in Latvia is 390 cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 64.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis cases in Latvia peaked at 4,600 cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 350 cases, in 2021.
That places Latvia 144th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tuberculosis cases in Latvia, year by year
| Year | cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,600 cases | — |
| 2001 | 4,500 cases | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 3,900 cases | -13.3% |
| 2003 | 3,600 cases | -7.7% |
| 2004 | 3,200 cases | -11.1% |
| 2005 | 2,800 cases | -12.5% |
| 2006 | 2,500 cases | -10.7% |
| 2007 | 2,300 cases | -8.0% |
| 2008 | 1,900 cases | -17.4% |
| 2009 | 1,600 cases | -15.8% |
| 2010 | 1,500 cases | -6.2% |
| 2011 | 1,400 cases | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 1,500 cases | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 1,400 cases | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 1,100 cases | -21.4% |
| 2015 | 1,100 cases | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 920 cases | -16.4% |
| 2017 | 750 cases | -18.5% |
| 2018 | 640 cases | -14.7% |
| 2019 | 540 cases | -15.6% |
| 2020 | 450 cases | -16.7% |
| 2021 | 350 cases | -22.2% |
| 2022 | 420 cases | +20.0% |
| 2023 | 410 cases | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 390 cases | -4.9% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 390 cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 320 cases, 1.2× the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 390 cases is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 545 cases, 72% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,090 cases | 1,600 cases | 4,600 cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,085 cases | 540 cases | 1,500 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 404 cases | 350 cases | 450 cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis cases in Latvia?
- Tuberculosis cases in Latvia was 390 cases in 2024, according to WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tuberculosis cases recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,600 cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis cases recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 350 cases in 2021.
- How does Latvia rank for tuberculosis cases?
- Latvia ranks 144th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis cases rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tuberculosis cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The estimated number of new and relapse tuberculosis cases arising in a given year. All forms of the disease are included, including cases in people living with HIV.